Newcomers

New to Reardan

Welcome home, neighbor.

Just moved to Reardan, or thinking about it? Take a breath. This is your friendly, one-stop guide to getting settled: what to set up, who to call, and how to find your footing in a small town that is easy to love.

1889
Founded
~640
Population
2,480ft
Elevation
99029
ZIP Code
509
Area Code
US-2
Main Street
Moving From Out of State?

A few Washington basics

You have 30 days

New residents have about 30 days to get a Washington driver license and register their vehicles. Start at the Department of Licensing.

Washington votes by mail

Every registered voter gets a ballot in the mail. Register or update your address at VoteWA and it comes to you.

No state income tax

Washington has no personal state income tax. A retail sales tax applies to most purchases, so budget for that instead.

Your Settling-In Roadmap

The first-weeks checklist

A simple, ordered path from moving day to feeling at home. Tap each box to tick it off as you go. Nothing here is complicated, and Reardan Town Hall can point you the rest of the way.

1
Before & on move-in

Get the essentials flowing

Start water & sewer service
Call Reardan Town Hall to open your account: (509) 796-3921 (reardanwa.gov). On a rural parcel? You will have a well and septic instead. See the Utilities page.
Connect your electricity
Find whether Inland Power & Light (509-747-7151) or Avista (800-227-9187) serves your address, then set up service before move-in day.
Sort out heat & trash
Confirm natural gas (Avista) or set up a propane account, and call the local hauler to start garbage pickup. Full details on the Utilities page.
Line up internet
Installation can take time in rural areas, so book early. Check what reaches your address on the Utilities page.
2
Your first week

Make it official

Forward your mail
File a change of address with USPS so nothing gets lost in the move: usps.com/move. Then update your bank, employer, and subscriptions.
Update your WA license & registration
New residents have about 30 days to transfer to a Washington driver license and register their vehicles. Start at the Department of Licensing. See the Government page.
Register to vote
Washington votes by mail. Register or update your address at VoteWA, and ballots come to you. Links on the Government page.
Get a library card
Free at the Reardan Memorial Library, and it unlocks ebooks, audiobooks, and research databases from home. See the Library page.
Find your nearest bank & fuel
There is an ATM in town, with full banking in Davenport and Airway Heights. Fuel up on Broadway. See the Financial page.
3
Your first month

Put down roots

Enroll the kids in school
The Reardan-Edwall School District serves K-12. Contact the district office at (509) 796-2701. See the Education page.
Establish care with a doctor & pharmacy
Start with the Reardan Clinic in town, with hospitals in Davenport and Spokane. See the Medical & Health page.
Find your people
Try a church, a school game, the Farmers Market, or a Community Hall event. See Community & Events and Faith.
Explore your new backyard
Walk the Audubon Lake blinds, visit the Rail Museum, and mark Mule Days on your calendar. See Things to Do.
Keep These Handy

Numbers worth saving

The essential contacts every Reardan household should have in their phone.

For road and travel conditions, dial 511 or check WSDOT. See the Weather page before winter drives on US-2.

Getting Oriented

Where things are

Reardan gives you quiet country living with everything you need close by. Here is how the neighborhood is laid out.

~13 mi
Davenport
West. County seat: hospital, courthouse, and the county fair.
~30 min
Spokane
East. Big-city shopping, medical care, and pro & college sports.
~18 mi
Airway Heights
East. Big-box stores, dining, and casinos on the way to town.
~35 min
Spokane Airport
East (GEG). The region’s main airport for air travel.
The Whole Guide, Organized

Find your way around

Everything Discover Reardan covers, grouped by what you might need. Bookmark this page and use it as your front door.

Settling Into Small-Town Life

A few friendly things to know

The unwritten stuff that helps a new place start to feel like home.

People wave here

Small-town friendliness is real. A wave from a passing truck, a chat at the store, a neighbor lending a hand. Lean into it; it is one of the best parts of living here.

Mind the speed limit

Broadway is Highway 2, and the limit drops as you enter town. Locals will tell you: the posted 30 is watched closely. Slow down through Reardan, in more ways than one.

The city is close

You get quiet country living with Spokane’s shopping, medical care, airport, and pro sports only about 30 minutes east. Stock up on trips to town, and enjoy the best of both.

Winters mean planning

Snow, ice, and open-country wind are part of the deal. Keep an emergency kit in the car, watch the forecast, and check road conditions before winter drives on US-2.

Glad you’re here.

Reardan has welcomed newcomers for well over a century, from railroad families to today’s commuters and remote workers who want a quieter life. However you found your way here, we hope this guide helps you feel at home a little faster. Welcome to the neighborhood.

About This Page

This page is part of Discover Reardan, an independent community guide to Reardan, Washington, operated by Steinwood Investments, LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Town of Reardan, the Reardan-Edwall School District, Lincoln County, the Washington Department of Licensing, USPS, Inland Power & Light, Avista, or any other agency, utility, or organization named or linked here. All names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Phone numbers, services, deadlines, and procedures change, so please confirm details directly with the relevant office before relying on them; some numbers are general lines. Requirements such as the timeline to obtain a Washington driver license are summarized here for convenience and are set by the state, so verify the current rules with the Department of Licensing. The checklist is a convenience tool, and ticked items are not saved when you leave the page. The town-at-a-glance figures are approximate and drawn from public sources. In any emergency, call 911.